The Love Story of Denzel Washington and His Wife Pauletta, Who Will Celebrate 39 Years of Marriage This Year
Pauletta Pearson and Denzel Washington’s relationship is one of the few long-lasting Hollywood love affairs. This year, the pair will commemorate their 39th wedding anniversary after being together for 45 years. Despite having a difficult background, Denzel was inspired by it to improve as a parent and a spouse.
1. They often tease each other about their first date.
Pauletta and Denzel met on the set, just like many other actors who later began dating. When their careers were only getting started in 1977, they both got parts in the TV movie Wilma. Later, they met one another at a gathering. Denzel joked that he mentioned going to a play at the party, and when he went to watch the play, he ran across Pauletta once more. When they went on their first date, Denzel ran out of money, so Pauletta had to pay for the cab. And since since, they have maintained their bond.
2. Pauletta turned down Denzel’s proposal…twice.
Even though they have been blissfully wed for for 40 years, Denzel had to make three proposals before Pauletta eventually said “yes!” Even Denzel Washington, in a later interview with Access Hollywood, expressed confusion over the failure of the first two efforts. The answer from his now wife was simple: “Because I said no.”
The two Hollywood stars wed in 1983 when Pauletta was finally ready for a wedding. The newlyweds’ wedding celebration included a few surprises as well because by the time everyone came down to eat, there wasn’t any more food because they were too busy entertaining their guests. They headed to a neighborhood eatery for an early breakfast to satisfy their appetite.
3. They made sure to still appreciate each other’s company while building a family.
The couple had a lovely wedding in South Africa to rekindle their vows in 1995 after 12 years of marriage and starting a family together.
4. Denzel became the father he never had.
When he was 14 years old, his parents separated, according to Denzel. He was an outspoken teen who was left with just his mother. Around this time, Denzel’s mother made the choice to enroll him in a private school despite the fact that they weren’t wealthy because she didn’t like the kids her son was hanging out with. The actor later learned to appreciate the sacrifices his mother made for him when his father was away following the divorce despite his rigorous upbringing.
Denzel and his wife, Pauletta, took sure to raise their kids in a contented, secure environment despite Denzel having a challenging upbringing. “My kids are decent people. Even if they are imperfect, they are kind, generous, and humble. That was my wife.
5. Their children are following in their footsteps.
One year after being married, Pauletta and Denzel Washington gave birth to their first child. Following John David Washington, who has now achieved stardom in Hollywood, came Katia and the twins Olivia and Malcolm in 1991. Like their parents, all of the Washington kids are developing successful film careers.
6. “My wife has made our house a home…she did the heavy lifting.”
Denzel’s acting career took off and made him more well-known than Pauletta, but she claims this didn’t have a bad impact on their relationship—if anything, it made them even closer. “As you ascend, your foundation grows deeper, making our foundation deeper.”
And throughout the years, Denzel has made sure to give Pauletta the proper credit. “My wife has raised these lovely children, protected them, and made sacrifices for them. She has truly made our home a home. She performed the difficult lifting.
Source: brightside.me
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